Mookie Betts Expected To Return At Shortstop, Bat Second In Lineup

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he sees infielder Mookie Betts (hand) playing shortstop when he returns from his hand/wrist injury, which could take place as early as next Monday. Betts will also hit second in the batting order (with Shohei Ohtani sticking in the leadoff spot) to break up left-handed hitters at the […]

A's To Reinstate Mason Miller From Injured List On Wednesday

The Oakland Athletics plan to activate closer Mason Miller (finger) from the 15-day injured list on Wednesday, according to manager Mark Kotsay. Miller won't miss more than the minimum time on the IL, as expected, after fracturing the pinkie finger on his left hand shortly after the All-Star break. Since the injury was to the […]

Anthony Rendon Returns From Injured List

The Los Angeles Angels reinstated infielder Anthony Rendon (back) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and placed outfielder Taylor Ward on the paternity list in a corresponding move. Rendon returns to the Angels on the first day that he was eligible to come off the 10-day IL, but he'll have to wait a day […]

Taylor Ward Goes On Paternity List

The Los Angeles Angels placed outfielder Taylor Ward on the paternity list on Tuesday and reinstated infielder Anthony Rendon (back) from the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. Ward will be away from the Angels for a few days and will miss the series in the Bronx against the New York Yankees this week […]

Mark Vientos Returns To Mets Lineup

New York Mets third baseman Mark Vientos (ankle) is back at third base and is hitting fifth in Tuesday's series opener at Coors Field against the hosting Colorado Rockies and left-hander Kyle Freeland. Vientos fouled a ball off his right ankle on Sunday and was held out of Monday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals […]

Grayson Rodriguez Scratched From Tuesday's Scheduled Start

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Grayson Rodriguez (undisclosed) has been scratched from his scheduled start on Tuesday in Toronto against the division-rival Blue Jays due to undisclosed reasons. Right-hander Albert Suarez was called upon to make the emergency spot start for the O's. It's unclear if Rodriguez is dealing with an injury or an illness of some […]

Tyler O'Neill Out Again On Tuesday

As expected, Boston Red Sox outfielder Tyler O'Neill (illness) remains out of the starting lineup for the fourth straight game on Tuesday against the hosting Kansas City Royals due to a stomach bug. Manager Alex Cora said on Monday that O'Neill probably won't be back in the starting lineup until Wednesday, so fantasy managers will […]

Yandy Diaz Back In Rays Lineup

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz (thumb), who left Sunday's game early against the Houston Astros with a bruised right thumb, is starting at first base and is batting leadoff on Tuesday against the hosting St. Louis Cardinals and right-hander Sonny Gray. Diaz has hits in all three career at-bats against Gray and needs […]

Oneil Cruz Retreats To The Bench In Series Opener

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz will head to the bench on Tuesday for the series opener against the visiting San Diego Padres. With Cruz getting a day off, Isiah Kiner-Falefa will draw the start at the 6 in Pittsburgh and will bat fifth against Padres right-hander Dylan Cease. The 25-year-old Cruz will get a breather […]

Reynaldo Lopez Resumes Throwing

Atlanta Braves right-hander Reynaldo Lopez (forearm) resumed playing catch on Tuesday, a day after landing on the 15-day injured list with right-forearm tightness that caused him to leave his last start on July 28. The Braves were initially hoping that Lopez wouldn't need to go on the IL, so there's a chance he could be […]

Sean Murphy Out Against Brewers

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy will get the day off on Tuesday against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers. Travis d'Arnaud will do the catching for right-hander Bryce Elder and will hit sixth in the batting order against Brewers right-hander Colin Rea. The Braves have been careful with Murphy's workload behind the plate this year after he […]

Davis Schneider Getting A Breather On Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays infielder/outfielder Davis Schneider will retreat to the bench on Tuesday against the visiting division-rival Baltimore Orioles after starting each of the team's last four games. With Schneider riding pine, Leo Jimenez will start at second base and will bat ninth for Toronto against Orioles right-hander Grayson Rodriguez. The 25-year-old Schneider is hitting […]

Angels-Yankees Postponed On Tuesday

The contest between the Los Angeles Angels and New York Yankees on Tuesday in the Bronx has been postponed due to rain and rescheduled as part of a traditional doubleheader on Wednesday, Aug. 7, starting at 4:05 pm ET. Right-hander Davis Daniel and right-hander Luis Gil, who were scheduled to start for the Angels and […]

Andrew McCutchen Returns On Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder/designated hitter Andrew McCutchen (quadriceps) is serving as the DH and is batting leadoff on Tuesday in his return to the lineup for the series opener against the visiting San Diego Padres and right-hander Dylan Cease. McCutchen suffered a quad injury in Saturday's game and didn't play on Sunday, but he's feeling better […]

Coby Mayo, Cedric Mullins On The Bench Against Toronto

Baltimore Orioles rookie third baseman Coby Mayo and outfielder Cedric Mullins are both out of the starting lineup on Tuesday versus the hosting division-rival Toronto Blue Jays. Ramon Urias will start at third and hit ninth, while Colton Cowser will play center field and bat leadoff against Blue Jays right-hander Chris Bassitt. Mayo, the team's […]

Ha-Seong Kim Scratched On Tuesday

San Diego Padres shortstop Ha-Seong Kim was scratched from Tuesday's lineup for the start of a series against the hosting Pittsburgh Pirates due to undisclosed reasons. With Kim out, Tyler Wade will make the start at shortstop and will bat ninth against Pirates left-hander Bailey Falter. Fantasy managers will want to check back soon for […]

Curt Casali Goes On Paternity List

The San Francisco Giants placed catcher Curt Casali on the paternity list on Tuesday and recalled catcher Jakson Reetz from Triple-A Sacramento in a corresponding move. Casali will be away from the team for up to three games this week, meaning he's going to miss the remainder of the series in D.C. against the hosting […]

Hayden Birdsong Called Up To Start On Tuesday

The San Francisco Giants called up right-handed pitching prospect Hayden Birdsong from Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday and optioned right-hander Spencer Bivens to Double-A Richmond after Monday's game in a corresponding move. Birdsong will make another start for the Giants on Tuesday on the road in Washington D.C. against the hosting Nationals. The 22-year-old will be […]

Heliot Ramos Back In Giants Lineup

San Francisco Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos (thumb) is starting in center field and is batting second for the Giants on Tuesday against the hosting Washington Nationals and left-hander MacKenzie Gore. Ramos is back in the fold for San Fran after missing three of the last four games due to swelling in his right thumb. Fantasy […]

Vidal Brujan Sitting On Tuesday

Miami Marlins super-utility man Vidal Brujan will start on the bench for Tuesday's contest against the visiting Cincinnati Reds. Brujan has the ability to play all over the diamond but got the start in center field on Monday and figures to share playing time there moving forward with new outfielder Cristian Pache. Pache is in […]

Adrian Del Castillo Joining Arizona

The Arizona Diamondbacks called up catching prospect Adrian Del Castillo from Triple-A Reno on Tuesday and placed catcher Gabriel Moreno (groin) on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move with a left-groin strain. Per MLB Pipeline, Del Castillo is Arizona's No. 28 prospect, and he will now split playing time behind the dish in […]

Gabriel Moreno Heading To Injured List

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno (groin) is headed to the injured list on Tuesday with a groin injury and will likely start on the 10-day IL, according to manager Torey Lovullo. Moreno suffered a left-groin strain in Monday's extra-inning victory over the hosting Cleveland Guardians, and it sounds as though he's a candidate to miss […]

Christian McCaffrey Has A Calf Strain, Might Miss A Couple Of Weeks

San Francisco 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey (calf) is dealing with a calf strain in training camp, and head coach Kyle Shanahan said he will not be taking part in the preseason. Furthermore, Shanahan said that McCaffrey might miss a couple weeks of camp with his calf issue. While CMC may not be in […]

Steelers Re-Engaged With 49ers On Potential Brandon Aiyuk Trade

The Pittsburgh Steelers and San Francisco 49ers re-engaged in conversations mid-day on Tuesday regarding wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, according to league sources. As of Monday night, talks between the two teams had stalled, but there have been further conversations on Tuesday in an ever-fluid situation that still involves other teams as well, mainly the Cleveland […]

Ravens Sign Russell Gage

The Baltimore Ravens signed free-agent wide receiver Russell Gage (knee) to an undisclosed deal on Tuesday. Gage had a workout with the New Orleans Saints during minicamp in June but will now head to Baltimore to provide depth at wideout. The 28-year-old missed all of last season due to a torn patellar tendon in his […]

C.J. Gardner-Johnson Dealing With Shoulder Injury

Philadelphia Eagles safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson (shoulder) is currently sidelined at training camp with a shoulder injury, but it's not considered a long-term injury. With Gardner-Johnson sidelined at Tuesday's training camp practice, Avonte Maddox is filling in for him with the first-team defense. When healthy, the 26-year-old Gardner-Johnson is a lock to start at safety for […]

Chigoziem Okonkwo, Josh Whyle Listed As Co-Starters

The Tennessee Titans listed an offense with a two-tight end set on their depth chart last year. This year, they listed one tight end in the starting lineup on the first unofficial depth chart of the preseason, and it's split between Chigoziem Okonkwo and Josh Whyle. Fantasy managers should never read too much into unofficial […]

Drake Maye To Play In Preseason Opener

New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo said that rookie first-round quarterback Drake Maye will play in the team's preseason opener on Thursday against the Carolina Panthers. "Everyone who is healthy enough to play in the game, will play," Mayo said. The head coach also said that the plan right now is for veteran Jacoby […]

Broncos List Jarrett Stidham As The Starter On First Depth Chart

The Denver Broncos are listing quarterback Jarrett Stidham as their starter on their first unofficial depth chart of the preseason. Rookie first-rounder Bo Nix is listed as third string behind Zach Wilson. For context, the Broncos listed all of their rookies last on the depth chart at their respective positions, so fantasy managers that took […]

Bryce Young Won't Play In Preseason Opener

The Carolina Panthers announced on Tuesday that second-year quarterback Bryce Young will not play in the preseason opener this Thursday versus the New England Patriots. A report surfaced on Monday evening that Young may not even play in the preseason at all after a disastrous rookie year in 2023 after he was the first overall […]